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EU eyes major Australian critical minerals investment as trade deal could remove 5.5% tariff
The European Union expects a substantial increase in investment in Australia's critical minerals industry as the two partners move towards implementing a free trade agreement and explore European Investment Bank financing.
UK seeks Made in Europe exemption as EU industrial rules threaten British carmakers
Britain and the European Union are negotiating how UK manufacturers would be treated under proposed European industrial-preference rules, amid concerns that British electric vehicles, batteries and clean technologies could face disadvantages.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham opens debate on restoring EU free movement after Brexit
Britain's prime minister says EU freedom of movement should no longer be excluded from discussions about the country's future relationship with Europe, ahead of a November summit.
KKR faces EU objections over €22bn Telecom Italia network deal as regulatory risks deepen
The European Commission has issued formal objections to KKR over allegedly incorrect or misleading information provided during the 2024 review of its acquisition of Telecom Italia's fixed-line network, introducing potential financial and regulatory consequences for the investment firm.
EU leaders confront energy price crisis and China trade tensions at Brussels summit
European Union leaders are debating high energy prices, Chinese import competition, spending priorities and future support for Ukraine as the Iran conflict strains the European economy.
Asieris puts Cevira Europe launch in Theramex hands as deal tops $250m
Asieris has handed Theramex exclusive Cevira rights across Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Turkey in a deal worth more than $250 million if milestones are achieved, turning a China-approved cervical precancer therapy into a broader international commercialisation test.
EU warns of energy price crisis as gas storage falls 12 points below 2025
European Union governments are being urged to consider reducing gas and electricity demand as storage levels lag last year and Iran-war disruption drives prices higher.
Australia pushes tougher social media and AI rules as Tim Cook backs online-safety approach
Anthony Albanese says Tim Cook views Australia’s social-media safety work positively as Canberra expands youth-access rules and pushes for global AI governance.
Saipem and Subsea7 merger faces EU Phase 2 test as €300m synergy case hangs on remedies
Saipem and Subsea7 face deeper EU scrutiny, with €300 million of synergies at risk if regulators demand material remedies before closing.
How Poland replaced Russian crude and rebuilt its oil-supply map around Norway and global seaborne trade
ORLEN has moved from deep dependence on Russian crude to a supply portfolio spanning Norway, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas. Its new three-year Equinor agreement shows how Central Europe is replacing pipeline dependence with a more diversified refinery-supply architecture.